Dr. Michael Körner

Team Lead Physicist & Technical Product Owner - SEM Columns @ Applied Materials | Experimental Physics

Greater Munich Metropolitan Area

About

As a module owner for our Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) columns, I am responsible for overseeing the technical development and delivery of a critical component in our semiconductor equipment. My role involves ensuring that our SEM column meets the required specifications, is designed and built to high standards, and is delivered on time to our customers. I work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to identify and resolve any technical issues that may arise during development and production. In essence, my job is to balance technical expertise with project management skills to deliver a world-class product that helps our customers achieve their goals in semiconductor manufacturing.

Experience

  • Applied Materials ()
    • Team Lead Physicist & Technical Product Owner - SEM Columns
      May 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

      • Oversaw technical development and delivery of SEM columns for semiconductor equipment at Applied Materials. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful development and implementation of critical components.

    • Technical Product Owner - SEM Columns
      Oct 2018 - Apr 2023 · 4 yrs 7 mos

      • Oversaw the technical development and delivery of a Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) columns for semiconductor equipment at Applied Materials. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful development and implementation of critical components. • Implemented innovative solutions to improve efficiency and performance of SEM columns.

    • Physicist / Scientist
      May 2014 - Sep 2018 · 4 yrs 5 mos

      • Assembled, tested, and troubleshot Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) prototypes at Applied Materials in München, Deutschland. • Documented and transferred SEMs to production, ensuring seamless integration and functionality. • Conducted failure analysis and testing to optimize SEM performance and reliability.

  • Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) ()
    • Public Relations
      Sep 2010 - Mar 2013 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Institute of Ion Beam Physics and Materials Research Achievements • Presentations and guided tours for pupils, teachers, and visitor groups through the Ion Beam Facility

    • Doctoral Researcher
      Jan 2009 - Mar 2013 · 4 yrs 3 mos

      Institute of Ion Beam Physics and Materials Research, Magnetism department Achievements • Developed and conducted experiments with Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Magneto-Optic Kerr Effect (MOKE), Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE), and Ferromagnetic Resonance (FMR) to advance research in the field. • Created software in Matlab for data analysis, becoming a standard tool in the group. • Initiated collaborating with an external research institute, leading to valuable insights, knowledge exchange, and a publication. • Presented research findings at international conferences to showcase the work done at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR). • Autonomous and self-responsible working. • Added key feature control software of FMR experiment with LabVIEW. • Publication in international journals.

    • Diploma Student
      Dec 2007 - Dec 2008 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Institute of Ion Beam Physics and Materials Research, Magnetism department Thesis: • Magnetische Nanoschichten auf durch Ionenerosion modulierten Substraten (original German) • Magnetic nano-layers on substrates modulated by ion erosion (English)